Effects of Preoverlay Pavement Conditions and Preoverlay Repair Methods on the Performance of Asphaltic Concrete Overlays
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 140, Issue 1
Abstract
Asphaltic concrete overlay is a commonly used rehabilitation technology for existing asphaltic or concrete pavements. The existing pavements are often repaired prior to the placement of the overlay. Considering the significant cost associated with this type of repair, it is imperative to understand how preoverlay pavement distresses and preoverlay repair methods can affect the postoverlay performance so that engineers can select the most effective preoverlay repair methods. This study used data that were collected from 449 asphaltic overlays on existing pavements. Statistical analysis results indicated that (1) for asphaltic concrete pavements, milling is more effective in reducing alligator/block cracking, longitudinal cracking, and raveling in asphaltic overlay; (2) for composite pavements, asphaltic concrete base patching is more effective in reducing longitudinal cracking, and doweled concrete base patching is more effective in reducing surface raveling in asphaltic overlay; (3) for joint plain concrete pavements, undoweled concrete base patching is more effective in reducing transverse and longitudinal cracking; and (4) for continuously reinforced concrete pavements, asphaltic concrete base patching is more effective in reducing transverse and longitudinal cracking.
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Acknowledgments
This research is financially supported by the Wisconsin Highway Research Program (WHRP). The authors thank the Flexible Pavement Oversight Committee for its support.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 140 • Issue 1 • January 2014
Pages: 42 - 49
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© 2014 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Oct 11, 2012
Accepted: Jul 25, 2013
Published online: Jul 27, 2013
Discussion open until: Dec 27, 2013
Published in print: Jan 1, 2014
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